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  Mar 6, 2018

  UMC Pastor Loses License for Marrying Same-Sex Couple in Tennessee

  A United Methodist Church associate pastor in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has lost her pastoral license because of her decision to break denominational rules and marry a same-sex couple.

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  Mar 6, 2018

  Oklahoma School Bans Pastor From Leading Team Prayer After Atheist Group Complains

  An Oklahoma school district has banned a local Baptist pastor from praying with a high school football team following a complaint filed by a leading atheist legal group.

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  Mar 6, 2018

  Christians Work to Rebuild Their Lives in Iraqi Town Decimated by ISIS (Interview)

  Father Thabet Habib could have never imagined the situation he and others from his destroyed hometown of Karamles, Iraq, are facing when he first began serving as a priest at the end of 2011.

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  Mar 5, 2018

  Christian Bridal Shop Closes Down Over Fear of LGBT Law After Facing Death Threats

  A Christian bridal shop in Pennsylvania that has faced death threats will shut its doors permanently due to the strong likelihood that a local town council will pass a law banning discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

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  Mar 4, 2018

  Christian Higher Ed Becoming Less White, More Diverse in Effort to Reflect God's Kingdom

  While most Christian colleges in the United States have been predominantly white institutions, there is an ongoing movement within Christian higher education to diversify student and faculty bodies to ensure that the diversity in God's Kingdom is reflected in His schools.

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  Mar 1, 2018

  Trump Urges Congress to Pass Prison Re-Entry Reform but Not Mandatory Sentencing Fix

  The White House is calling on Congress for legislation that would promote measures to ensure prisoners are prepared to re-enter society after release but is not calling for a reform of the nation's mandatory minimum sentencing rules.

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  Mar 1, 2018

  Canada to Adjust Census in 'Non-Binary Fashion' to Be More LGBT-Friendly

  The Canadian government led by President Justin Trudeau is working to adjust questions on the country's population census so that it can "better reflect" the way some "non-binary" Canadians identify themselves.

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  Mar 1, 2018

  Christian Bed-and-Breakfast Owner Loses Appeals Case After Lesbian Couple Sues for Discrimination

  A state appeals court in Hawaii has ruled against a Catholic bed-and-breakfast owner who refused to rent a room to a lesbian couple because doing so would have violated her strict household rules that bar unmarried couples from sleeping in the same room.

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  Feb 28, 2018

  Virginia Baptist Association No Longer Giving Money to CBF Over New LGBT Hiring Policy

  The Baptist General Association of Virginia has announced that it will no longer directly provide funds to the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship after the 1,800-church network changed its policy to allow the hiring of practicing homosexuals for staff positions.

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  Feb 28, 2018

  Billy Graham Honored at US Capitol Memorial Service; Trump Recalls Dad's Love for 'America's Pastor'

  A memorial service was held in honor of late evangelist Billy Graham in the United States Capitol Rotunda Wednesday morning, featuring remarks from President Donald Trump, congressional leaders and a performance from Christian musician Michael W. Smith.